You know something is not quite right when someone recognises you by your voice rather than your looks. I was at the university cafe with my friend when an undergrad came in front of me and greeted me. He was my student and I was his Music teacher. I think I was the only teacher (other than the Art teacher) who is familiar with most students in the school because I had to teach most levels and classes Music lessons. So it is also understandable that I do not remember all their names (except the cheeky ones, and those who are more than what you would call "cheeky"). But I remembered him clearly, because he always wears a wide grin. He is different from what he was 10 years ago. He has lost the baby fats and has grown way above me, tanner and well built. A fine young man! But he still wears the same grin. So we had a short conversation and part of it was:
"Oh, you can still recognise me after all these years!" (I was hoping that he would say, "you still look the same" or "you have not aged!")
But he said,
"At first I couldn't make out if it was you, but when I heard your voice, I knew it was you."
Oh great. Thanks. So do I have a really distinctive voice? But I don't really care for a distinctive voice. What I do want to hear is that...I still look the same!!
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Haha! Don't worry, you DO look the same! I think I've reached an age where I am okay with people calling me Madam. Sigh.
Or Auntie, in s'pore's context haha
Aiyoh! That's right!!! I guess I will get the "aunty" when I go back for visit.
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