one didn't go to church today! have been up up & early collecting good karma instead! under the masterminding of francine, headed down to econ nursing home to help out with the old folks. it's really a great experience really, makes me think about how i disregard and overlook every minute aspect of my life, when other people actually find it so hard to come by.
these old folks, they don't see the world. enclosed within the four walls of the home which radiates heat and smelling of dried air and mould, with the only consolation of the silent constant drilling of the rusty bronze swirling fans beating overhead. nicholas actually asked the uncle i was in charge of what he does in the home everyday. and you know what the uncle replied? he said, "nothing much, just eat, sleep, and wait to die". now how morbid is that.
we took them out to giant at vivo to shop and it was pure simple joy for them. 10 bucks for their shopping (which my first reaction was, so little buy what?), and yet the happiness derived from the smiles radiating on their faces said a lot. the uncle couldn't stop saying thanks to me and he told me to go back and visit him, and tell the black people (that would mean indian helpers at the home, haha), that i was looking for him, mr chua seng giap. :)
took them out for fresh air at the viewing gallery too and it's only then i realised just how much i take for granted. the sights, my freedom. everything.
you should really try it sometime, it's really a very self gratifying experience.
on another note, one has finished harry. spoilers for you if you piss me off!
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