I was feeling grouchy because things were not happening at the proper instant, and I had to accelerate the process. If not for my pro-active measures, at least for the majority of the incidents, I would not have gotten them done. I was complaining about it to Frances in the taxi and soon, I got down to talking about it with the driver.
He had a very humorous and patient approach to it. He said that perhaps it was natural to have the retardation. By this time, I was calmer and realised that time had not been sufficient for the process to take place at the proper instant. Also, it was a reaction to what had taken place before. I felt much better after that. I really enjoyed that ride. :)
Friday, June 26, 2009
Maintained renewal of a friendship
I mentioned this old friend Hazel whom I met again, after having lost touch with her through the years. We're still in contact and though we don't meet very often, this doesn't affect our little meals together when we do meet.
We've met twice since the last time I wrote about her and so many blessings took place. I was initially tired before the first meeting with her but God answered my prayer and gave me strength to be His instrument to her. I was also tired before the second one but once again, He blessed me with strength and in giving, I received as well.
It's a joy being with her and even talking on the phone gives me the same feeling. She is a beautiful person both externally and internally. What strikes me about her is her giving nature to be there for me when she herself may be preoccupied. I'm not saying these because she will be reading this, as she told me. It's from my heart. Smile.
I look forward to our next outing. *Smile*.
We've met twice since the last time I wrote about her and so many blessings took place. I was initially tired before the first meeting with her but God answered my prayer and gave me strength to be His instrument to her. I was also tired before the second one but once again, He blessed me with strength and in giving, I received as well.
It's a joy being with her and even talking on the phone gives me the same feeling. She is a beautiful person both externally and internally. What strikes me about her is her giving nature to be there for me when she herself may be preoccupied. I'm not saying these because she will be reading this, as she told me. It's from my heart. Smile.
I look forward to our next outing. *Smile*.
Nostalgic about friendships.
I went for a friend's 21st birthday celebration and met some old friends there. I have not seen them in a few years and we managed to catch up with each other, even if the exchanges were rather short. I was glad to see a couple of close friends too.
What was the highlight for me though was that I met a classmate that I've not seen in 15 years! We were good friends then but I had heard that she had migrated overseas. It was so surprising that she was the mecee as well as the birthday girl's family friend, while I was a guest and choirmate. I think God had allowed us to meet there and that was the reason why I was invited. :)
It didn't occur to me initially that I knew her but as the party progressed, it became evident that she seemed familiar and could be my old friend. I then saw her sister and mother, which confirmed that she was the one I knew. I was deliberating whether to go up to her and almost didn't want to. However, I plucked up my courage and went to her.
Her sister was there and recognised me immediately. She called my name and then my friend greeted me ecstastically as well! I was overjoyed! She said she had been thinking of me and wondering whether I still lived at my old place. We caught up with each other and exchanged phone numbers. We even hugged each other. I also met her sister's husband.
What was the highlight for me though was that I met a classmate that I've not seen in 15 years! We were good friends then but I had heard that she had migrated overseas. It was so surprising that she was the mecee as well as the birthday girl's family friend, while I was a guest and choirmate. I think God had allowed us to meet there and that was the reason why I was invited. :)
It didn't occur to me initially that I knew her but as the party progressed, it became evident that she seemed familiar and could be my old friend. I then saw her sister and mother, which confirmed that she was the one I knew. I was deliberating whether to go up to her and almost didn't want to. However, I plucked up my courage and went to her.
Her sister was there and recognised me immediately. She called my name and then my friend greeted me ecstastically as well! I was overjoyed! She said she had been thinking of me and wondering whether I still lived at my old place. We caught up with each other and exchanged phone numbers. We even hugged each other. I also met her sister's husband.
A long-time drink with Di
It had been so long since I last went for one with Di on a Friday night. When he called, I had to change to meet him but I think it was worth the effort.
There was a little awkward silence between us, I felt and I was thinking of topics to bring up to fill it. However, upon looking back, I wonder why I did.
Still, it was a cherished time spent. I was affirmed for my gifts in the process too.
There was a little awkward silence between us, I felt and I was thinking of topics to bring up to fill it. However, upon looking back, I wonder why I did.
Still, it was a cherished time spent. I was affirmed for my gifts in the process too.
School marriage
Two former students from Chai Chee Secondary started dating each other when they met in Secondary 1, and maintained their relationship for 14 years before getting married at their alma mater. That is a very sweet scenario and they are very blessed to have gone to this step in their relationship. Most secondary school lovers usually do not get to this level after they leave the school.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
First dinner with my cousin
I don't usually talk to my cousin. The times before this were in church and through sms over her children. We went out for dinner last night, as she wanted to discuss her daughter's progress. It was initially awkward because once we had finished talking about her daughter, it seemed that there was nothing else to talk about. However thankfully, she is a chatty and friendly person and the conversation flowed on naturally.
We talked about other things and about our relation to each other. It was a lovely dinner in terms of company and food. She gave me a treat and sent me home too. I enjoyed the time spent together as I got to know her better, not just as my student's mum but also as my cousin. :) It was a mutual feeling and I don't mind just catching up with her now and then. Thanks Chris!
We talked about other things and about our relation to each other. It was a lovely dinner in terms of company and food. She gave me a treat and sent me home too. I enjoyed the time spent together as I got to know her better, not just as my student's mum but also as my cousin. :) It was a mutual feeling and I don't mind just catching up with her now and then. Thanks Chris!
Time does not dissipate all friendships but I know it's God's hand at work.
Met Hazel and it felt just like old times. Just being able to sit with her, flipping through magazines and just yakking, is something special. I didn't expect her to come over to my place actually. Felt rather like a dwarf alongside a giant, because she is so tall. Sigh... Can't grow anymore unfortunately. I was so comfortable with her that I just took my stuffed 'dirty, smelly, old' teddy bear and hugged it while talking to her. I'm just glad we regained contact with each other.
Went out with Di. We hadn't seen each other for 5 months since he left for overseas. It was awkward initially due to the vibes I felt but then again, I may have been oversensitive. As time went on, it was as if things were back to normal. It was as if he had still been here. We hadn't lost what we have between us, as I had feared. It was comfortable being together. *big smile* We met a second time and this time, there was no doubt about the closeness between us. No, I don't have romantic feelings for him but he is important to me. He went back overseas, miss him Wah! :( Sniff sniff.
Haven't been talking to my god-daughter for such a long time. Since she went to another parish and went into JC, she has been busy with new friends. We have our own lives to lead. She may be my god-daughter but hey, she started off as my best friend's sis and then my friend in her own right. When we talk, it is always with my best friend present but she has blossomed into a mature, beautiful and independent young woman without our noticing. Circumstances caused it, apparently. We regained contact recently, just the 2 of us, through phone. It started off with teaching her GP and then progressing to catching up and confiding. :) It is so nice talking to her. :) She is different now, in a positive way. I can't wait to meet her next week! Company makes a difference!
Yep, I met up with her for her birthday. We had a nice time talking, eating and shopping. So many stories we had to tell each other! I had to rush off for tuition though so I didn't really spend as much time with her as I wished to. Sigh..... Oh well, the time with her is still cherished. :)
Went out with Di. We hadn't seen each other for 5 months since he left for overseas. It was awkward initially due to the vibes I felt but then again, I may have been oversensitive. As time went on, it was as if things were back to normal. It was as if he had still been here. We hadn't lost what we have between us, as I had feared. It was comfortable being together. *big smile* We met a second time and this time, there was no doubt about the closeness between us. No, I don't have romantic feelings for him but he is important to me. He went back overseas, miss him Wah! :( Sniff sniff.
Haven't been talking to my god-daughter for such a long time. Since she went to another parish and went into JC, she has been busy with new friends. We have our own lives to lead. She may be my god-daughter but hey, she started off as my best friend's sis and then my friend in her own right. When we talk, it is always with my best friend present but she has blossomed into a mature, beautiful and independent young woman without our noticing. Circumstances caused it, apparently. We regained contact recently, just the 2 of us, through phone. It started off with teaching her GP and then progressing to catching up and confiding. :) It is so nice talking to her. :) She is different now, in a positive way. I can't wait to meet her next week! Company makes a difference!
Yep, I met up with her for her birthday. We had a nice time talking, eating and shopping. So many stories we had to tell each other! I had to rush off for tuition though so I didn't really spend as much time with her as I wished to. Sigh..... Oh well, the time with her is still cherished. :)
Death brings parting and reuniting too....how so very ironic...
My old friend passed away suddenly and it's a very sad incident for me. I've known him as well as his wife for more than a decade, from teenagehood to adulthood. When I look back at the photos I have of them, it fills me with sorrow. In a way, I was one of those who brought them together, since he asked me for her telephone number. I attended their wedding too.
When I saw him in the coffin, I lost control and broke down, thankfully, not in front of her. I was recalling the times we had together and his personality. I wanted to stay strong for her, at least at the wake. I worry for her but I know that God will provide for and take care of her. It's so ironic that it took this occasion to bring us back together, because we did not keep in touch due to our own commitments in life. It touched me when she told me that she still keeps the letters I wrote to her, even after her marriage. I told her I wish to write more to her again, implying taking up contact with her again. I'm honoured, in a way, to share this time with her, as well as be her trusted confidant. I can share her happy and sad times with her. I also know he's closer to heaven than we on earth are.
It's strange though that this occasion was also a friendship reunion between some of the old friends and I. Things were awkward because we just lost touch over the years but we still recognised each other. His first girlfriend was there and she broke down too. It makes me wonder if I'll do the same for my first love, should he die suddenly as well.
When I saw him in the coffin, I lost control and broke down, thankfully, not in front of her. I was recalling the times we had together and his personality. I wanted to stay strong for her, at least at the wake. I worry for her but I know that God will provide for and take care of her. It's so ironic that it took this occasion to bring us back together, because we did not keep in touch due to our own commitments in life. It touched me when she told me that she still keeps the letters I wrote to her, even after her marriage. I told her I wish to write more to her again, implying taking up contact with her again. I'm honoured, in a way, to share this time with her, as well as be her trusted confidant. I can share her happy and sad times with her. I also know he's closer to heaven than we on earth are.
It's strange though that this occasion was also a friendship reunion between some of the old friends and I. Things were awkward because we just lost touch over the years but we still recognised each other. His first girlfriend was there and she broke down too. It makes me wonder if I'll do the same for my first love, should he die suddenly as well.
Another long-awaited meal with Mich
We had arranged to catch up with each other and just spend some time together, sharing about our thoughts on things. However, because I was looking forward to it very much, I was fearful when I received a message from her an hour before our meeting time. Thankfully, it was just to delay the time and not to cancel the meal.
She arrived earlier than the changed meeting time though and time just slowed down for us. God's hand was at work because we had more time with each other as a result and everything comes from Him.
We just raved about and shared candidly with each other our hopes, joys and God's gifts to us. We compared teaching experiences and our Charismatic worship experiences. Now my friendship with her has taken a new turn with our enthusiasm towards Charismatic sessions. I'm so grateful to God for this renewal in my spirituality, that has drawn us closer with this common topic. She also affirmed my experiences of being prayed over.
It was an outing I treasured and I think she needed it as much as I did, to just share our experiences.
She arrived earlier than the changed meeting time though and time just slowed down for us. God's hand was at work because we had more time with each other as a result and everything comes from Him.
We just raved about and shared candidly with each other our hopes, joys and God's gifts to us. We compared teaching experiences and our Charismatic worship experiences. Now my friendship with her has taken a new turn with our enthusiasm towards Charismatic sessions. I'm so grateful to God for this renewal in my spirituality, that has drawn us closer with this common topic. She also affirmed my experiences of being prayed over.
It was an outing I treasured and I think she needed it as much as I did, to just share our experiences.
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