My sis asked me - what if she hasn’t made a good friend after her 3 years in Temasek Polytechnic. When she returned from her first day of the campus orientation, she didn’t like her some people in her class.
I told her not to judge the number of friends she will make by the impression of her first class. You will never know where the road will lead you to. God always has His own ways of churning surprises and making unexpected turns in your life. I didn’t build up close relations with my poly friends during that one mere semester either. From a simple smile to exchanging numbers to hi-and-bye to chatting over lunches and phone to reaching out for the heart, this is how rapport builds up among one another.
It isn’t easy to build trust, especially when we are older. A friendship requires time and effort. I am blessed that I left that campus with six wonderful girls. Nish, Shikin, Nuraini, Nad, Noreen and Huda. I can’t wait to see you all during graduation day!
Sometime last week, I must have been too frank and blunt to an old friend of mine that I screwed it all up. I think. I don’t feel great about this and I wished I can take back my words. It seems like I am adding salt to the wound with the things I said. I have the capacity (I think I do) to help but I didn’t. Yet something is just not right if I did, the back of my mind kept reminding.
Finally today, my sis cleared the haze above me when she told me – “Your friend has her way of doing things but you have your own principles too.”
... seen through it and moved on.
Sunday, April 16, 2006
4/16/2006 04:20:00 PM
The three of us (namely Celine, Siew wen and I) watched the musical at St Andrew’s Cathedral last evening. ‘A Garden Called Gethsemane’ revolves around God’s love and how He touches everyone’s life with the trials and tribulations He puts us through. It reminds the crowd that love is not about giving what that person wants, but fulfilling the needs of him or her.
The musical highlighted the point that one should focus on what he has in life, and not what is missing in his life. It dawned upon me on the importance of ‘Zhi Zhu Chang Le’. Perhaps if I lower my expectations of my wants, I would be a happier person. With family and friends who care, a healthy mind and body, what more can I ask for?
Friday was my last lesson with my student before I eventually passed it to my sis. It was overall a memorable and happy experience teaching him and I know I am going to miss this student of mine very much. Ha, when I asked if he has anything to say to me, he nonchalantly replied “No lah.” Guys – are always insensitive moreover an eight-year old boy. In the end he drew me a picture (well, I requested for one) as a souvenir, in which was a drawing of him walking to school. And above that he wrote – ‘I go to school by front gate. I like to eat chicken rice. I like to play computer games.’ -.-. Nonetheless, it is the thought that counts. ^^,
Below are some quotes which I stumbled upon and thought it would be good to share:-
" If you say you will do something, ignore others trying to hold you back saying that it can't be done. And when you are doing the impossible don't stop trying, don't stop."
Written in 2006 by Gage W. --- Ohio
" Failure is just another lesson in life. Without it, success is like tasteless food."
--- Written in 2006 by Johni Pangalila --- Australia
... seen through it and moved on.
Sunday, April 09, 2006
4/09/2006 05:59:00 PM
Though busy and exhausted, work has been fine thus far. There are many things to pick up from and being new to the working world, there are lots of things to start from the scratch. God has blessed me with friendly colleagues who are patient and willing to spend time to teach and guide.
Work takes up 5 days of my week but on a brighter note, it spares me from three evils: boredom, vice, and need.
For the part on friends, I finally met up with Huilin, Branda, Lester and Andelin for a hang-out at bugis. We watched ICE AGE at the Bedok cinema after that. I wasn’t aware that Huimin has gone to Melbourne for her floor ball training until yesterday. Pardon me for being such a lousy friend who has no inkling that a friend is leaving the country until the plane flies off. Nonetheless, I hope you (Huimin) have a wonderful time there. To Siew wen, where are you? I don’t want us to lose contact so let’s meet up next Saturday to watch the play at St Andrew’s k? I missed my poly friends too and hopefully the next outing would be drawing near.
Oh hack I don’t know what the hell I am talking right now…
... seen through it and moved on.
Sunday, April 02, 2006
4/02/2006 04:48:00 PM
On Thursday afternoon just when I thought it wouldn’t happen, Kelvin Chia Partnership called and bingo, they have offered me a position with them. Finally I have gotten a job and tomorrow will be my first day. I am thankful to Jesus Christ for watching over me and my family even though I have not been talking to him for some time. He did not give me up. He is always there. For this, I know that I should be ashamed of myself for giving up the faith. Yet deep down inside, I know that He will always be the only God that is going to stay in my heart.
I’m somewhat relieved that life is back on track before I explode from the boredom. Now I have gotten a job, which means there is work to do, which in turn means there is something to look forward too. Not just lazing around and waiting to be shot or whatever shit.
I am once again hooked by the Saiyuki series and have been watching the anime all over again. This time, it’s Cho Hakkai that captures my attention. How nice it would be to meet a meticulous, polite and gentle guy with long slender legs but if you are wondering he’s gay, then you are absolutely wrong, although he might give the wrong impression at times.
Hakkai belongs to the intellectual type. He smiles frequently, even in the most desperate situations. But if you mess with him or his friends, you are DEAD. Hakkai acts like one typical big brother cum nanny but the attractive factor about him is that alluring sense of masculine gestures accompanied by a congenial attitude. How can a guy be gentle and rough at the same time?
I bet if I ever chance across someone like Hakkai in reality, I’m goanna be friends with him.
Ha.
... seen through it and moved on.
