So today Eve dropped me off at Fashion Valley mall for me to have a walk around. The mall is huge. I've been there a couple of times and I still like it heaps.
The first store that I went into was Bloomingdales. Love it. While walking around I saw crumpled notes on the floor. I thought nothing since all US notes look alike so I bent down to pick it up. I looked at the notes and it was 200 dollars. The first thought that ran across my mind and I'm not going to lie about it is to keep the money since there isn't a name on it. No name, cash on the floor so finders keeps, losers weepers, right?
But for some reason, I didn't feel that great. I texted Eve and she suggested that I should hand in the money to security. I continued shopping before I handed the money to security. But I must say that throughout the period when I still have the money, I didn't feel all that great shopping. Once I handed over the money, I felt heaps better. Sure, for the one second, I looked at the guy wondering if he's really going to hand over the cash or is he going to pocket it. But truth of the matter, it's none of my business. I've done my role and maybe if he did take it, maybe he really needed the money. And maybe the guy that lost his money might come back.
The money wasn't mine in the first place. I was just the vehicle. Yes, I could have kept the money but I wouldn't feel good. I'm not in need, sure it's always nice to have more to shop but honestly, 'What would Jesus do?' That was the thought that ran across my mind.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
States Thus Far
My days are kinda blurry. I landed on the 20th of July. Spent a night with Sharon and then 2 nights with E. It was good hanging out with Sharon and spending the night and day with her. With E, it was nice to hang out with Aunty Amy and B but the best bit was actually hanging out with Little L. She's about 6 months old. The latest addition to the Sim. Love the little kid!
On Friday, 23rd July, I caught the plane to San Diego. I caught the plane with Nelson. A friend from church in Singapore. I got to know him about 5 years ago when I was helping out in Sunday School camp. And the interesting bit is that I hardly even had time to meet him for a meal in Singapore but in States, we met for lunch and a tour to Star Wars studio ( don't really know what it's called) and then we sat on a flight to San Diego and then had 2 meals together. Guess, we've done all the catching up!
I'm sitting on Eve's couch typing out this post. It's been really good! Can't believe that I'm really hanging out with her. I mean she's at work now but you know what I mean right? Anyway, on Sat, we went to this old town Julian, to have pie. She knows that I like looking at old quaint towns. And after Julian, it's shopping time! Shopped so much that we almost dropped. On Sun, yes, shopped again. Shopped and shopped and shopped! And then, dinner, we went to Phil's BBQ and oh my goodness!!!! It was really good! So so yum!
So today, I'm going to do some inventory and packing and then, it's Seaworld. Will put up pictures tomorrow. Really enjoying myself here. Wish I could stay longer but well, things happened and I'm actually heading back like 4 days earlier and I'll have one less week with Eve. Bummer, but well, things always happen for a reason.
On Friday, 23rd July, I caught the plane to San Diego. I caught the plane with Nelson. A friend from church in Singapore. I got to know him about 5 years ago when I was helping out in Sunday School camp. And the interesting bit is that I hardly even had time to meet him for a meal in Singapore but in States, we met for lunch and a tour to Star Wars studio ( don't really know what it's called) and then we sat on a flight to San Diego and then had 2 meals together. Guess, we've done all the catching up!
I'm sitting on Eve's couch typing out this post. It's been really good! Can't believe that I'm really hanging out with her. I mean she's at work now but you know what I mean right? Anyway, on Sat, we went to this old town Julian, to have pie. She knows that I like looking at old quaint towns. And after Julian, it's shopping time! Shopped so much that we almost dropped. On Sun, yes, shopped again. Shopped and shopped and shopped! And then, dinner, we went to Phil's BBQ and oh my goodness!!!! It was really good! So so yum!
So today, I'm going to do some inventory and packing and then, it's Seaworld. Will put up pictures tomorrow. Really enjoying myself here. Wish I could stay longer but well, things happened and I'm actually heading back like 4 days earlier and I'll have one less week with Eve. Bummer, but well, things always happen for a reason.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
In Transit
I'm sitting and typing this out in Hong Kong International Airport. This is probably my favourite airport. I like HKIA even more than Changi Airport. I know, not very patriotic. But seriously, I do like HKIA heaps! Anyway, I'm sitting in the airport lounge waiting for my flight to San Francisco. I know, there must be a better way than to fly into Singapore 8 days ago and then out of Singapore into Hong Kong today and then connect to San Francisco. But I wanted to see my family before flying out to the States and the best way from Singapore to San Francisco is still through HKIA. So there you go.
For the past 8 days, I had a really good time in Singapore just hanging out with Babe and JC and the family. I was even reluctant to catch up with friends because I wanted to be with my family. Even this afternoon on the way to the airport, I was a little reluctant to fly thinking of the 3 weeks that I'll be missing from Babe and JC. But the light of the tunnel is the favourite people that are waiting for me in California. Interestingly, this is one of the strangest feelings that I've towards my holiday in California. Normally, I'm all excited and I'm still excited about it. But at the same time, I'm a little reluctant missing people that I love. I'm a little confused I know. My world would be perfect if everyone I love collide and live in the same continent as me and I'll be happy. Is that too much to ask? Just the same continent, and timezone. I'm not even asking to be in the same country!
Anyway, enough of my ramblings. Can't wait to see my cousins and my new little niece and my bestie!
For the past 8 days, I had a really good time in Singapore just hanging out with Babe and JC and the family. I was even reluctant to catch up with friends because I wanted to be with my family. Even this afternoon on the way to the airport, I was a little reluctant to fly thinking of the 3 weeks that I'll be missing from Babe and JC. But the light of the tunnel is the favourite people that are waiting for me in California. Interestingly, this is one of the strangest feelings that I've towards my holiday in California. Normally, I'm all excited and I'm still excited about it. But at the same time, I'm a little reluctant missing people that I love. I'm a little confused I know. My world would be perfect if everyone I love collide and live in the same continent as me and I'll be happy. Is that too much to ask? Just the same continent, and timezone. I'm not even asking to be in the same country!
Anyway, enough of my ramblings. Can't wait to see my cousins and my new little niece and my bestie!
Friday, July 09, 2010
Signing Up for Another 2 Years
Yesterday while I was in the general office I was called into the principal's office. Not to worry, I wasn't in trouble. My principal told me that she has my new contract and it's ready to be signed. The last time I signed my contract, I just signed it and didn't have to have any conversation with my previous principal. But with this principal she wanted a little chat.
She went through my contract with me. There's a clause in my contract that said I couldn't work outside school unless I get permission from the school. And I laughed and told her, don't worry, I'm kinda a tad too lazy to work outside school. But what came next, brought a huge smile to my face. My principal took time to thank me for working hard for the school and she said that she really appreciate the hard work that I put in for the school. I was kinda surprised. I wouldn't say that I'm the most hardworking teacher in the school. I do what I'm told and what I have to do and sometimes I stay a little later but not much later after work to complete some stuff. Anyway, it was nice for someone to tell me that I'm appreciated.
So I signed my contract and yes, two more years in Hong Kong and we'll see what's going to happen next!
She went through my contract with me. There's a clause in my contract that said I couldn't work outside school unless I get permission from the school. And I laughed and told her, don't worry, I'm kinda a tad too lazy to work outside school. But what came next, brought a huge smile to my face. My principal took time to thank me for working hard for the school and she said that she really appreciate the hard work that I put in for the school. I was kinda surprised. I wouldn't say that I'm the most hardworking teacher in the school. I do what I'm told and what I have to do and sometimes I stay a little later but not much later after work to complete some stuff. Anyway, it was nice for someone to tell me that I'm appreciated.
So I signed my contract and yes, two more years in Hong Kong and we'll see what's going to happen next!
Sunday, July 04, 2010
Video Nights
I love television. Really love television. Actually, maybe just too much. Even when I was studying in Australia, I would rent videos to watch all night when I can sleep late. When Babe went back to Singapore to work, I started my video or movie watching again.
One of the movies that I watched and was really touched by it is, The Blind Side. When I rented the video, all I had in mind was this lady, played by Sandra Bullock, coaching a football team. And boy was I wrong. It's about a lady who saw a kid and decided to take him in. And the entire family accepting the kid for who and what he is. They love him as their own. It was such a heartwarming movie and the even better bit of it, it's a true story.
While watching the story, it reconfirmed my thoughts on adoption. I know that we can't save every abandoned child but if we can save one, why not? If we can make a difference to one child, why not? And if we can save more than one, it'll be a blessing.
One of the movies that I watched and was really touched by it is, The Blind Side. When I rented the video, all I had in mind was this lady, played by Sandra Bullock, coaching a football team. And boy was I wrong. It's about a lady who saw a kid and decided to take him in. And the entire family accepting the kid for who and what he is. They love him as their own. It was such a heartwarming movie and the even better bit of it, it's a true story.
While watching the story, it reconfirmed my thoughts on adoption. I know that we can't save every abandoned child but if we can save one, why not? If we can make a difference to one child, why not? And if we can save more than one, it'll be a blessing.
Friday, July 02, 2010
Counting Down
I've a thing for counting down. I just love to count down. But then again, sometimes I feel stupid counting down and looking forward to something and then the something passes really quick. It's almost not even worth counting down!
One of the things that I count down to is the 40 hours weekends that I have in Singapore. From the moment that I book the air tickets, I'll start counting down. And then, the trip to Spore and it's almost instantly that the 40 hours zoom by so quickly and then I find myself at the airport waiting for my flight back to Singapore. The next moment, I sit in the airplane thinking, what? The weekend is already over?
So the question is why do I like to count down to a trip or an occasion so much? Well, maybe that's my little ray of light at the end of the tunnel, the little hope of something or something that makes me feel positive and happy about. I guess it makes my life a little more interesting. So what am I counting down to now?
My trip to Singapore on the 12th of July. I'll have a week to spend time with Babe and when Babe is at work, I'll get to hang out with little JC. Can't wait for that. And then on the 20th of July, I'll be heading to San Francisco to hang out with Sharon, Eelynn, Bruno and little Leina. I've not met little Leina before but I'm so stoked to see her. On the 23rd, I'll be off to see Eve in San Diego. Will be there till maybe 7th or 8th of August before heading back to San Francisco to hang out with the Sim-Normans before flying out on the 10th of August. My time in States, about 3 weeks, and when did I started looking forward to the trip? Probably in April when I knew that I could travel over the summer hols.
Well, is it worth to look forward to something that will pass real quick? Yes, of course! It makes everything extra special. Anyway, enough of my senseless ramblings. Enjoy the pics of little JC and me.
One of the things that I count down to is the 40 hours weekends that I have in Singapore. From the moment that I book the air tickets, I'll start counting down. And then, the trip to Spore and it's almost instantly that the 40 hours zoom by so quickly and then I find myself at the airport waiting for my flight back to Singapore. The next moment, I sit in the airplane thinking, what? The weekend is already over?
So the question is why do I like to count down to a trip or an occasion so much? Well, maybe that's my little ray of light at the end of the tunnel, the little hope of something or something that makes me feel positive and happy about. I guess it makes my life a little more interesting. So what am I counting down to now?
My trip to Singapore on the 12th of July. I'll have a week to spend time with Babe and when Babe is at work, I'll get to hang out with little JC. Can't wait for that. And then on the 20th of July, I'll be heading to San Francisco to hang out with Sharon, Eelynn, Bruno and little Leina. I've not met little Leina before but I'm so stoked to see her. On the 23rd, I'll be off to see Eve in San Diego. Will be there till maybe 7th or 8th of August before heading back to San Francisco to hang out with the Sim-Normans before flying out on the 10th of August. My time in States, about 3 weeks, and when did I started looking forward to the trip? Probably in April when I knew that I could travel over the summer hols.
Well, is it worth to look forward to something that will pass real quick? Yes, of course! It makes everything extra special. Anyway, enough of my senseless ramblings. Enjoy the pics of little JC and me.
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