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Actually was thinking of something to blog about when I was on my way to the association. But somehow when I came back and wanting to start posting, I kind of forgot what was it that I wanted to blog. Hmm… signs of getting old or maybe because I was thinking of too much things, so now having abit of problem re-organising my thoughts.

I know there were quite a number of things that came into my mind during the journey to my association.

One was thinking of how I would be, if I am still in the ACS Primary Library. As the bus I took had went passed the school, so naturally the sentimental side of me will come in with the memories of my days at ACS Primary. Some of the teachers that I got along well with, and also my ex-Primary school teacher Miss Low. Wondering how she is doing maybe its time I drop her a sms.

Another thing that came to my mind was this friend of mine that somehow I had lost contact in a very sudden way. Not too sure if anything had happened, though I knew she did mentioned something about her knees giving her problems. Somehow after our last msn session, she just disappear. Not that I have done anything or said anything that freaked her out. But its just weird thinking about it now. Makes me wonder if anything bad has happened to her. Sure hope she is all well and fine.

The last thing that I recall that came into my mind was this Hong Kong movie I watched on TV on Sunday. “Breaking News”.  Had watched this movie on DVD before, and it was a great show to watch again on TV yesterday. Other than the story-line and plot, it also has 2 of my favourite actor and actress. Nick Cheung and Kelly Chen. It also shows the power media and how media can be used in different situations, by different people (both good and bad). Also the shows brings about the importance of Public Relations. The people that deals with all aspects of public relations in any organisation. Well, do catch the show if you can. Sure to keep you at the edge of the seat.

Finally had completed my 5 days training course to be a Para-counsellor. It sure was an interesting 5 days spent at the SAF Counselling Center. The 5 days does deepen my understanding of what counselling is all about, the framework behind counselling and also the practical skills to doing counselling.

Perhaps the part where I enjoyed most was the role-playing part. Thats where the rapport among the respective groups were built up. From being the individualistic person, we start to warm up to each other and start talking and laughing at each other during the role-play.

Through the 5 days course, it had helped me to realise the important role counsellors have to play in today’s society. Perhaps that had given me a better insight of counselling work and in helping me drive my passion to this field.

Now that I am equipped with these new skills. I will have to put it to good use and contribute to people who needs the help.

Supposed to blog this few weeks back but I think partly I was too lazy and thus the post was delayed till now.

Saw the return of my sis and her whole household, my brother-in-law and my little niece. So within a short day, my house became lively. We have kids running, adults talking and television or radio blaring. But its nice to see everyone back here again.

With the return of my sis, it also created an opportunity to get all the relatives here again. So within a span of almost 2 weeks. We were like entertaining relatives and friends almost every weekend. Which made my friend asked me, why am I like having Chinese New Year at my house like that.

Perhaps one of the highlight of sis’s return is also her wedding lunch reception. Well, holding it at the Equinox, its a pretty cool place to have. Nice view, great food and good services from the crew. A totally great event I would said.

Well as of all things… All good things must come to an end. So before we knew it, its time for them to head back home. The impact of things came on the night before they are leaving. Somehow my second sis starts crying when she bide them farewell to return, her actions also caused me and my mum to tear. Which made me realised that, my turn will come when I bide them farewell in the morning when they leave for the airport.

So woke up on Monday morning at 3 am. Everyone is awake by then, Mum, sis, bro-in-law and even the little niece. Soon its time for them to leave as the taxi is here to pick them up. So the moment arrives when I helped them to carry their luggage down. So while walking along the corridor to the lift, I am already controlling my tears. So putting the luggage in, gave my sis and bro-in-law a hug each, the tears just flowed down.

That pretty much ended their short stay here. The 10 days of lively get-together.