Dear Jonatics, here's a letter from Jon out to all of you! Thanks Diyana and Colleen, for helping to get this up on the website and creating a special section on the forum:)

A great big hello to all of you, I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits once again. I took a peek at the jonathanleong.net site earlier as a friend of mine excitedly told me its been changed and I was very, very pleasantly surprised by the huge "revamp" that it went through. It looks simply amazing! I love how organized it is and it's simply breathtaking. Thank you to all of you who have taken the trouble to put the new website in action. I am sure it took much painstaking efforts and much thought as well. I love it and it put a great big smile on my face!

I wore the "Jonatic" t-shirt for the first time today while I went for one of my regular runs and I must say it is really comfy and great for exercising. It did seem like abit of self advertisement as I ran for an hour with that shirt on my back but nobody took notice so it was more like a private joke, really.

Having given it some thought I feel that the way in which I can best communicate to you is neither through email, nor through friendster, but a "newsletter" of sorts on a regular basis that you can read off the website. It is near impossible to reply to emails individually and the inconveniences of friendster can be rather frustrating. This will be something like the old blog I used to have but more fun and I can talk about more I guess…Since we know each other a little bit better now.

For those of you who are still in school and have completed your examinations, congratulations! It's a wonderful thing to be on vacation as you a lot more time on your hands to do what you are interested in. I urge you to make full use of the time at hand and pursue an interest before the holidays are over. Make sure the time is well spent because as the rigors of school begin again it's going to be hard to find time to take up a new skill, sport or read that book you always wanted. I haven't had much time to plough through the many books that I have left unread (I have a habit of collecting books and putting them on a "to read" list) but I have managed to start on one and I plan to finish it as soon as possible. However, it is a bit of a dry read but I don't like to start something and not finish it.

As for you, the working ones contributing to the economy, haha, I hope you are enjoying your work even though it can be tiring, the holidays are coming and so is Christmas! The time to think about all your loved ones and what nice gifts you are going to give to them and "bribe" them for being nice. Just kidding! Haha!

I am not sure if I had ever mentioned this but Christmas is my absolute favourite holiday. I have nothing but fond memories of every Christmas. It's the only holiday I realy look forward to. It must be the carols. I absolutely enjoy listening to them. Here's a little something funny I do, I listen to Christmas carols all year round as it never fails to lighten me up. Whenever I feel down, it helps calm me down for some reason. It is probably because I have happy associations with Christmas I guess. Hopefully it can work for you too. I especially like the traditional Christmas carols, more so when there is a jazzy spin to it in an old school kind of way. That's the best.

On the music front I have been doing gigs here and there and I am trying to get used to a lot of things and I'm trying to improve with my performances (As I am not completely happy with all of them). Much more is desired from myself. Thank you all for your patience. A lot of people have been asking me about coming up with an album soon and "striking" while the iron is hot, before the public forget about me but I feel that to come up with good work takes time and patience. What's more is that I am so very new to this and have much to learn so rushing into something is not exactly what I am going to do.

The past few weeks ever since the competition ended I have been trying to organize my life back again, things like packing my room, remembering where everything was and sorting out my music in a digital library and backing everything up has taken up what seems to be eons. Its finally done though and I am getting my footing on other aspects of my life as well, for example getting ready for the new semester starting in January has been interesting too. Its going to be a really busy semester with trying to juggle both singing and schooling but I have to get ready for it. Sacrifices have to be made and hard work is essential in achieving any form of success.

Oh, before I forget, you guys were absolutely fabulous at the recordings for "wish upon a star", I was really glad to see all of you and I like the little star wands that you were holding. There is one more recording scheduled for the 7th of december and I hope to see you there again. I don't know if you have tickets for the last show just yet but I am sure you know who to contact with regards to them. It's going to be a one hour show and I'm sure will be fun. I was a little uncomfortable at first being a "host" but I hope to get the hang of it soon. You guys clapped for every performance and cheered for every single guest singer, that too was really amazing!

I have so much more to say actually but I will post something up soon again. I'm going to leave you with a poem that I read years ago, it's a little bit sad but its not meant to make you feel down, just to maybe remind us all that sometimes, the people around us may not be as happy as they seem and we may be able to do something by being there for them before its too late.

Not Waving But Drowning
by Stevie Smith

Nobody heard him, the dead man,
But still he lay moaning:
I was much further out than you thought
And not waving but drowning.

Poor chap, he always loved larking
And now he's dead
It must have been too cold for him his heart gave way,
They said.

Oh, no no no, it was too cold always
(Still the dead one lay moaning)
I was much too far out all my life
And not waving but drowning.



See you soon.
Jon.

AWW! he's as sweet as ever!

OH JONATHAN DARLING I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.

ahh! SCREAMS! i shall do what i always do when i'm too pumped up about jonathan i cant seem to stop jumping around. go lock myself in the toilet and scream I LOVE YOU JONATHAAAAAAAAAAN!

okay gonna scream now. be right back guys.

wah..i'm the first to read de ma?

haha..i guess nope..

thanks for taking the time to write "newsletter" huh..

you wore the jonatic tee ar..cool..i wear it most of the time when i go for events! grin

hehheh!

loves!!

oh yea..thanks my darling April!

Condensed milk is never sweeter than Jonathan.
:D

Oh it's so sweet!
I really appreciate the letter.
It always warms me up to read something by Jon! grin

ahh he's as sweet as sugar! and it really is heartwarming to see something from jonathan! AWW JONATHAN DARLING! I LOVE YOU JONATHAN!

my god.... he is so sweet!!!
oh... I love JONATHAN>>>> argh...............

& thank U so much April!!!! smiley

You're welcome pinky and kaileng. No need to thank me, I'm only the temporary messenger hehe.

yeah april! i just realised i forgot to thank you. THANK YOU APRIL DARLING! and thank you to jonathan too! AWW WE LOVE YOU JONATHAN.

thank you April :]

i'm happy that he likes the layout at www.jonathanleong.net. cause i took awhile to make it! phewww. finally, an update from the man himself! :D

FINALLY A LETTER FROM THE MAN HIMSELF! Oh my goodness, when i saw the headline i am so excited!

And what a longggg letter. But i dun care. I miss him. And his writings.
I am so happy to know that jon and i shares the love and passion for christmas. We both ADORE christmas :)

Jon did not sent this to our email rite? And april, thanks for being our massenger.

Wow smiley a letter from Jon.. how heartwarming to read it!!

I love the way he notices and appreciates the stars wink

Jon.. love you and your singing.. keep the "Love"letters rolling in..

YOU ARE LOVED!!

Luv,
Karen Ng kiss

thank you april darl' for posting this up ! ;)
and thank you too, karen for letting me know abt this ! :)

it sure did put all of us in a good spirit after reading this :D
and it is great hearing from him again

yay ! jonatics will rawk the studio once again on dec7 with super loud claps and cheers :lol:

and,

-
dearest jon ! (:
thanks so much for taking time off to write this to us, really appreciate it lots !
take your time in building up your music career, no matter what know that we'll always be here supporting you all the way thru (:
and you did really well hosting the wish upon a star show (:
hope to hear frm you soon !

mich (:
-

omg...omg...first place...Thanks April..for being the messenger...I am so very very happy that Jon is here in our forum...and he did view the great website colleen has designed! Omg, Colleen..I am sure you are very very happy rite..;) so happy to read his email..He did write everything nicely...Thank you, Thank you..Thank you Jon..what a relieved to read your mail...:)

and I guess..Everyone here is very very happy that He really notice the little stars we make...omg....It is a reward to all of us...:) I am so very very happy that Jon very happy abt the stars too...:)

Jon, we do really love you...we are for sure coming for 7th December...this time, I am sure you will also very very happy..:)

my little message for Jon..Thanks for everything you wrote for us...the message for us who are working and schooling...a very nice of you! you are always a wonderful one! We are very proud of you..supporting you..loving you...

Thanks Jon...for your letter...we are here for you..:)

Cheerz
Eveline

heehee.

thanks so much april(:

Just 4 words(:

We wont forget jon:D

it was really sweet of him to drop us a letter(:

April...
thanks for posting Jon's letter here.
You always bring us Good news!

Hi Colleen
You had done a Good Job!
Love the layout and banner of Jonathanleong.net.
Look so nice and well organise.
hahaha...Colleen...your bad hair day and Good hair day with Jon...
look so cute....not that bad lah...still look so pretty!


Hi Jon
Thanks!
It great to see your letter.
always enjoy reading your message...
feel the sincerity and heart-warming
through your words.

Write more Jon...if you have the time.

A little thank you says so much
And adds that special personal touch
It also lightens up ones day
In countless many little ways
For your very sincere special thought
And the gratitude that you have brought
This little verse is to let you see
I appreciated your thoughtfulness to us!

by: Stephannie Johnson

Oh...yes.
Slow and Steady wins the race.
Will wait...patiently for your album.

All the BEST on your Study and Singing career! afro

Yes...eveline.
Is a reward for the Jonatics...
to see from Jon's writing that he
Love and appreciate the DIY Stars.
Happy to see that! grin

Thank You Thank You Thank You Jon!!
You made me a very happy girl today!!

And You made me miss You a whole lot more!!
See you soon!! cheesy

First of all,

Thank u, JON for sparing some time to write a letter to us.

Thank u, April for posting this letter.

Thank u, Karen for ur kind sms.

Thank u all jonatics for sticking to support JON..


Thank u JON.. U r such a nice person...

Dont worry,, i will be supporting u always and i will b there for u always to help u, to support u..


xoxo
Nandar

Here is a response I lifted out from an email sent by a young colleague after she read Jon's letter. She's too shy to participate in the forum.

Quote -
wow! well written letter. he is thougtful and encouraging ne.

** it would be so nice to know where he used to exercise
can go there and wait for his appeareance and jog with him
heehee......
so sweet and romantic = )
happy happy

- Unquote

thanks April.

JON, if you are reading this, wanna let you know that your letter means so much to all of us. It motivates us for wanting to do more for you and support you in every way possible.
I'm sure your encouraging words to the students and working adults would definitely spur us on, to give our best in whatever we do.

Thanks a million!

God Bless You and Your Family Richly and Abundantly

Thank you Jon for writing such a thoughtful & sincere letter, you bring joy to all of us here! I love every single words you said! You notices everything, even the mini-things your fans have done for you.You are so appreciative about every little thing, that's what I love about your personality! It is a pleasure to be your fan!

Thank you April for bringing us good news always..

Thank you Colleen for the website layout..it is very nice & also a big thank-you to those who have set up the Jonatics Home Page..it is very pleasant to visit.

He finally graces the forum! It is very sweet of him with his big-brotherly advices and warm hellos. As usual, he is sensible and down to earth – qualities that touch the mummies/aunties’ heart. Well worth the wait!

He was not exactly explicit in why he left us that poem – I remember seeing it in one of his previous blogs.

Perhaps he wants us to remember the less fortunate – to support the charities in which he and his friends were recently involved in, and not an expression of another gloomy mood.

To April, the bearer of good news, thanks for posting the letter.

thanks for uploading and sharing the joy. (:

thanks jon for remembering us. (:

WE LOVE YOU TRUCKLOADSSSSS.

heh. (:
and i still love all you jonatics out there. (:

TAKKAIRE LOADS<3

The paragraph that Jon wrote abt Christmas just struck a chord with me. Here's what Christmas can be summed up in brief :-

C - Charity - Donating our money & help to others who are less fortunate
H - Hope - There's a better tomorrow for all
R - Receiving help & love from others
I - Inspire, to inspire others just as Jon's music never fail to inspire & uplift me
S - Sharing - to share our help & knowledge with others
T - Treasure what we have and be Thankful for our lives & loved ones in
Singapore, perhaps the poem mentioned by Jon is touching on this aspect of
"treasure".
M - Music referring to Christmas carols and music which can inspire the human soul
A - Advent (awaiting/coming) of Christ
S - Sacred & Spiritual, it is special to all (as well as Jon) who knows the true
meaning of CHRISTMAS

Thanks so much, Jon... your letter means a lot to us... u remember seeing me in various roadshows (where I usually support Jasmine), and not to forget the Hype Up roadshow... I hope to get the chance to chat wif u one on one. And oh, I hope u liked my drawings wink
Thanks to all the Jonatics too... esp Kai Leng. I hope to getta know all of u Jonatics better in the weeks to come... like say, the Jonatics' gathering on Dec 11th?

yeah, and although i seldom get to post anything in here since u guys are too active for me to handle (hahaz) -- i get lost in all ur posts ...

all i wanna say is.

jon rox.

always.

haha.

=)

of course he does what are you talking about?

HAHA. okay just kidding. AHH HE IS SO HANDSOME.

Finally! Finally! A pleasantly surprised letter from Jon! My wish has come true! I’ve been longing & hoping that Jon will write to his fans occasionally to share some of his thoughts ‘cause he writes so well & always, always has encouraging words for everyone. Thank you so very very much, dear Jon. Reading yr letter & all the other Jonatics responses to your letter touch my heart & bring tears of joy to me.

April Thanks for posting up the letter. Woohoo!

Couldn't agree more. This website is AWESOME!! afro

I actually posted a reply here but just realised there is a thread called "Messages to Jonathan" so am going to repost there B)

thank u so much jon for writing to us..
i miss ya!!

Jon's letter made everyone's day eh? (:
ahaha it was my pleasure to do up the webby! i'm glad he and all the other Jonatics like it, thats what matters most! :D

yea..

loves!

i haf to say that i enjoy listening to christmas carols thruout the yr as well,not just only for the christmas season. somehow listening to carols, lifts the bad mood and reminds one of the wonderful holiday season. dearest jon, thanks for writing to all of us once again. i always love to read your thoughtful writings. cheesy afro

AHHHHHHHHHHHH
JONATHAN
he so sweet and complicated in the note!
whoaa jonathan can be LIT TEACHER MAN!

ahh!

i wan jon leong to be my lit teacher lolz!

Thanks April for posting Jon's letter !! What a pleasant surprise to receive a letter from the man himself !!! Yippee!!! :)

yeah! he's be so much better than.. what you call her? the hairy yeti. and the daniel tan guy. HE GAY!

i've been in this forum nearly every day, and enjoy reading abt jon and all the going-ons and getting to know the jonatics. hi, everyone, u're such a lovely lively group. i too love jonathan leong!
had missed a few days, but today when i saw the heading abt jon's letter to everyone, i quickly clicked on it and true enuf, it's jon's letter!!! this is what i've been looking forward to, every day scanning the forum for this. (and his letter has inspired me to respond and join in the forum.)
i really really love his writing - very generous in sharing his thoughts and segments of his life - and beautifully written! and thotful and literary too! yes, if i were yger, i wd want jonathan to be my lit teacher!! but then again, wd i be able to pay attention in class?? :)

jon, pl do write more often and make everyone's day! just one letter from u and everyone's over the moon!! loved yr blogs too during SI - u always having something to share and me always something to learn abt life and u.

thks, april for posting jon's letter! and everyone who has made this forum such a great place to visit.


lots of love to jon and the jonatics

oh, why dont you register? YESSS! WE LOVE JON LEONG TOO!

aww. jonathannn!

Yeah rachel..do post under registered one...and be part of us...the jonatics..
welcome, darling..:)

yeah we're one big family arent we? AWW LOVE ALL YOU DARLINGS! <3!