Went for a wedding today - that of my JC class teacher Mr Koh, at KKMC. Realised that over the course of the month before i leave i'd have had reunions of sorts with classmates from primary school, secondary school and JC. All that's left is for Ascension Kindergarten to organize a Class of '89 reunion (like that would ever happen heh). But back to my point - it's good to finally see him settle down after so long - wonderful how God's appointment was clearly evident in how they met... Also had the usual "oh, i haven't seen you in soooo long!" moments with teachers, and also saw other familiar faces too.
After that it was time to head down to school for anniversary celebrations where i was more or less just a flower vase (hua ping) save for the occasional smile to a guest or a token hand gesture directing them towards their seats. The school really put in a lot of effort - reminded me quite a bit of AC Founders' Day celebrations - though think that since this time i see things from a different perspective, i really appreciate all the effort that goes into such celebrations, unlike last time when these things were very much just touch-and-go - which is why i am not one for organizing gatherings/parties etc... The highlight of my day? Maybe it was getting to shake the hand of the oompa loompa lookalike - he was the guest of honour - he's a really affable guy - was just being my flower vase self in one corner, together with a fellow attached personnel - and when he passed us he even stretched out his hand first to greet us... Considering the sheer number of hands he has to shake at any public appearance, i thought that he'd be totally sian about it... Must give him kudos for that...
Due to this school job, i have had to resort to taking a cab three times within one short week - on tuesday i took one back to school from the embassy cos i didn't want to be late, then today i took one to the church cos i figured in the oppressive heat i didn't want to be walking in the sun to the bus stop and then to the church wearing a thick long-sleeved shirt which i needed to wear for the subsequent anniversary celebrations cos i knew that i'd soak it in sweat if i did, and then lastly after the service when i had to rush down again to school in order not to be late... Think in total it's cost me almost $30 - and i wonder, why does it seem to hurt my pocket so much when i have to change bus and threfore pay more for bus fare, but i don't even bat an eyelid whenever i have to pay the cab fare?
From this point onwards till i fly off i realise that i'll have an extremely packed schedule ahead - with school stuff, final sep preperations, worship practice and worship itself (of which i am still very much in the initial prayer stage of planning), saying last goodbyes to people (and there still are more that i want to arrange), preparing for and (in faith) clearing ippt, and then some... And it's guaranteed to tire me out - i mean already now as i type this i have almost no energy left and hence have decided to go to sleep once i post this - sleeping at ten - almost unheard of...
So i shall sleep now - nitey...
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