many thoughts have been jogging through me recently. its a really totally different lifestyle to lead here - so far away from home. Who wouldnt be missing your own familiar grounds? Not even a tint? unless the world back there has done you real unjust, else, where else would be better than to be home - family warmth...
i've recently gotten some small treats from my colleagues - strawberries, sweets, chocolates, and 1 mango! although it may have been just a small gesture of treat, it means alot to me. why? coz i'm been missing out on them in the past whenever my other colleagues distribute them. it delights me even more when they call me. i shant get into the details here, but one thing to say, I'm glad enough for these times.
as i was on my way home one evening, I saw a bustling 'circle'. That has been the usual case ever since Spring has arrived, the only difference was that it has been the brightest evening at the timing of around 5:40pm. the difference made me slowed down to realise how alive this estate is. indeed, lucky kids (as young as around 5 years old!) slide around the place in their new toy - rollerblades - as their proud mothers claim for their child's success in learning the art of skating and decide to sign their child up for the classes.
past them, i saw 2 kids and engrossed in playing jump-jump with each other. dont know the name of the game, in which u have to push their toy to cover/touch that of the 'opponent'. they have one whole tub of the objects, and though squatting down in a seemingly awkward position, are fully in their own world and oblivious to the frenzy legs that strides past them.
some 20+ meters down and nearer to the gate into my 'tower' is the entrance to an underground carpark. interestingly, there is an addition to the squatting personnel who guards the entrance gate, of whom is an old man who seems to be doing nothing more than squatting in the lane opposide to the guard, who is a female. imagine seeing 2 persons squatting and facing each other - doing nothing - and yet being separated by a lane which is around 5 meters wide.
right up to the gate belonging to my 'tower', 3 young boys are playing behind the side fence, squatting down as well. As i approach, they got up, and queued up to enter the gate just as I was unlocking. imagine playing London Bridge with 3 young children whom you dont know. hahaha! and in the lift, they were so amazed that i can reach and press the 7th floor button when they can barely tip up to reach the 4th. and their way of saying 'byebye' is just so cuteee! awww.
little things in life requires us to pause, observe, listen, and respond. this shouldnt stop despite being so far away from the familiar surroundings. and it is still these little things that either bring joy or detriment to my life, my life in particular. as far as i can already be, relationships with friends changes when one is away. for more or for less, it still will change. this 1 week has been a roller coaster. times feeling really touched and times feeling not too good. of course, there is still my normal self. i must really thank the people who had brought flowers to this season: sweet finds of still-constant visits, strong support grouping, and a listener. you are all appreciated. and there is a need for me to mention here that i am definitely extremely honoured to have people around me who pampers me. i was given a really sweet gift even though it could be as redundant as some may think. but knowing you, it was something more than being a out-of-pocket gift. thank you, for i really didnt expect to get that. thank you my dear friend for cheering me up with that. and now, i shall present to all of you my proud gift =)
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