Sunday, August 9, 2009
The power of my students
I really love teaching my students. When I am going through difficult moments on a personal basis, I just cheer up when I am with them. Their smiles brighten my heart and make me laugh. As some of them are Christians too, I can share with them my problems and ask for their prayers. In fact, I think I see them more as my friends. I have actually confided in some as well, and their advice plus friendship brought me through those moments.
Friday, June 26, 2009
This taxi driver made my day!
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. :)
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. :)
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!
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