Weekends Are Becoming More Interesting
This weekend I went through an exam, a mother whose queer habits worries me, a worship service, Chinese idioms book shopping, a baby's arrival and a social gathering.
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The exam was not what I had expected. Had to read a chinese write-up on Globalisation and write my views on it. Something like GP. The other was translation. I think it's easier than the translation homework that I've done. Neverthless, I can't boast, cos I left some blanks in both the GP and the translation script. Other than that, I think I did OK. (Yea, I think I am being hyprocrite when I write that, cos I want to say "I think I did very well". But I've learn the rule of thumb is to be humble, for reason that people may think I am too snobbish before the results were out. But then again, people may say I KK one if I say I very scared I will fail... Anyway...)
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Then in the evening, went to Marina Square with my mom, sister and the 2 nieces. First of all, when we board the bus, there were alot of people. I got my seat with my niece and sister got hers. Mom was behind us and was walking to the back of the bus, when she suddenly decided to get a seat at the front. So she pushed her way through and got her seat. The traffic in the bus have to hold still because of her movement. And I go, what in the world did she do that?
When we alight from the bus, my mom didn't tap her EZLink card, so I asked her why. She stared at the bus blankly, smiling away. I asked her again, she did the same thing. Asked her the 3rd time, she said she paid by cash. (I think she was not telling the truth because knowing her, she will never pay by cash if she has her card with her. And she did not inform us that she did not bring her card.) I was quite flustered (yeah, over such things) cos for a moment I thought my mom had become dumb, as in old people dumb, cos she wasn't responding to me.
We went to the food court for dinner. She just anyhow pulled the chair from a table next to us and wants to switch it with the one we had, which was warm from the previous customers. WITHOUT ASKING THE PERMISSION OF THE PEOPLE AT THE TABLE. I was really mad and feel very frustrated now. Why is she behaving like that today?
I guess I have to pay more attention to her after this. What I worry is that she cannot hear what I am talking, or when someday, she may get Alzheimer's. Or even the normal old people syndrome like trying to get attention (which I admit, is lacking on my end) or kick up a fuss (actually I do this more often than her). Is my worry valid? Hmmm....
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Worship Service. Last point based on 1 Thessolonians 1: 2-3. Hope. I think I have Faith, I have Love, but Hope... Before the service, I was telling God, please don't let me hear what I already know, give me something I need to hear. After hearing the pastor talked about 3 key points on Hope (I forgot the 3rd again), it dawned on me that I 1) do not have hope in God to live the future, 2) has lost my focus, 3) (to be filled in).
I will have to go and find it. Find my Hope.
I took a toilet break in between, and when I returned, I saw the pastor pulling up another co-pastor of his and told the congregation that, when he meet God, he is going to tell God that he is so very proud of this co-pastor and his work. It was a touching moment. It would be awesome to see it up in the heavens.
Then a familiar question came up within me. "Will somebody be proud to show me off in heaven? Or even on earth? Do I bring pride to the people I know of?"
Guess I'll not know, unless someone comes up to me and say that they are proud of me. Well, actually, there is. This Scottish lady in my cell group. She mentioned it a few times. That warmth my heart. But I am greedy. I hope to be the pride of more people.
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Had a good time browsing through books at the China section of the Bookfest today. However, I've told myself to be focus. My main intention is to get books that are useful for my translation, not to spend money getting books that I will not read. It's hard, but I guess the perseverance paid off. Bought 4 books at $40 (CHENG YU, JING FAN YI dictionary, XIE HOU HU and DIAN GU). Felt very good. Walked over to the Watson's space and bought special priced cotton wool and a jewellery box, the kind I want, for $10. Pat myself on the back for patiences pays and head of to visit a friend who has given birth to a 3rd kid. Ceasarean actually. Chatted with her, her brother brought me to see the baby. Surprised we can talk alot even though we haven't seen each other for over 10 years. Didn't get to see the baby cos he was far off from the ward. Had to take my leave and left for the cell social gathering.
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Took the wrong bus, from Thomson Medical Centre, instead of going to an aparment, I end up alighting at KK Hospital. Had to take a cab down. There was still food when I arrived (THANK GOD!) Couldn't quite fit into the adult talk, and left the table to join the kids in the room. Much better, one of my girls I used to teach last year told me enthusiatically about her brothers. The kids area is definitely where I can be me.
Time to go home. Friend saw my many plastic bags and took them from my hand as we bid goodbyes and head to his car, together with the Scottish lady. (His kind gesture inspired my writing on Help Her Carry Her Load tonight.)
Reached home, watch The Apprentice and wash up.
Type... type... type...
Sleepy and groggy. Time to turn in. *Poof!*
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The exam was not what I had expected. Had to read a chinese write-up on Globalisation and write my views on it. Something like GP. The other was translation. I think it's easier than the translation homework that I've done. Neverthless, I can't boast, cos I left some blanks in both the GP and the translation script. Other than that, I think I did OK. (Yea, I think I am being hyprocrite when I write that, cos I want to say "I think I did very well". But I've learn the rule of thumb is to be humble, for reason that people may think I am too snobbish before the results were out. But then again, people may say I KK one if I say I very scared I will fail... Anyway...)
- - - - - - - - - - -
Then in the evening, went to Marina Square with my mom, sister and the 2 nieces. First of all, when we board the bus, there were alot of people. I got my seat with my niece and sister got hers. Mom was behind us and was walking to the back of the bus, when she suddenly decided to get a seat at the front. So she pushed her way through and got her seat. The traffic in the bus have to hold still because of her movement. And I go, what in the world did she do that?
When we alight from the bus, my mom didn't tap her EZLink card, so I asked her why. She stared at the bus blankly, smiling away. I asked her again, she did the same thing. Asked her the 3rd time, she said she paid by cash. (I think she was not telling the truth because knowing her, she will never pay by cash if she has her card with her. And she did not inform us that she did not bring her card.) I was quite flustered (yeah, over such things) cos for a moment I thought my mom had become dumb, as in old people dumb, cos she wasn't responding to me.
We went to the food court for dinner. She just anyhow pulled the chair from a table next to us and wants to switch it with the one we had, which was warm from the previous customers. WITHOUT ASKING THE PERMISSION OF THE PEOPLE AT THE TABLE. I was really mad and feel very frustrated now. Why is she behaving like that today?
I guess I have to pay more attention to her after this. What I worry is that she cannot hear what I am talking, or when someday, she may get Alzheimer's. Or even the normal old people syndrome like trying to get attention (which I admit, is lacking on my end) or kick up a fuss (actually I do this more often than her). Is my worry valid? Hmmm....
- - - - - - - - - - -
Worship Service. Last point based on 1 Thessolonians 1: 2-3. Hope. I think I have Faith, I have Love, but Hope... Before the service, I was telling God, please don't let me hear what I already know, give me something I need to hear. After hearing the pastor talked about 3 key points on Hope (I forgot the 3rd again), it dawned on me that I 1) do not have hope in God to live the future, 2) has lost my focus, 3) (to be filled in).
I will have to go and find it. Find my Hope.
I took a toilet break in between, and when I returned, I saw the pastor pulling up another co-pastor of his and told the congregation that, when he meet God, he is going to tell God that he is so very proud of this co-pastor and his work. It was a touching moment. It would be awesome to see it up in the heavens.
Then a familiar question came up within me. "Will somebody be proud to show me off in heaven? Or even on earth? Do I bring pride to the people I know of?"
Guess I'll not know, unless someone comes up to me and say that they are proud of me. Well, actually, there is. This Scottish lady in my cell group. She mentioned it a few times. That warmth my heart. But I am greedy. I hope to be the pride of more people.
- - - - - - - - - - -
Had a good time browsing through books at the China section of the Bookfest today. However, I've told myself to be focus. My main intention is to get books that are useful for my translation, not to spend money getting books that I will not read. It's hard, but I guess the perseverance paid off. Bought 4 books at $40 (CHENG YU, JING FAN YI dictionary, XIE HOU HU and DIAN GU). Felt very good. Walked over to the Watson's space and bought special priced cotton wool and a jewellery box, the kind I want, for $10. Pat myself on the back for patiences pays and head of to visit a friend who has given birth to a 3rd kid. Ceasarean actually. Chatted with her, her brother brought me to see the baby. Surprised we can talk alot even though we haven't seen each other for over 10 years. Didn't get to see the baby cos he was far off from the ward. Had to take my leave and left for the cell social gathering.
- - - - - - - - - - -
Took the wrong bus, from Thomson Medical Centre, instead of going to an aparment, I end up alighting at KK Hospital. Had to take a cab down. There was still food when I arrived (THANK GOD!) Couldn't quite fit into the adult talk, and left the table to join the kids in the room. Much better, one of my girls I used to teach last year told me enthusiatically about her brothers. The kids area is definitely where I can be me.
Time to go home. Friend saw my many plastic bags and took them from my hand as we bid goodbyes and head to his car, together with the Scottish lady. (His kind gesture inspired my writing on Help Her Carry Her Load tonight.)
Reached home, watch The Apprentice and wash up.
Type... type... type...
Sleepy and groggy. Time to turn in. *Poof!*
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