The moment I woke up this morning, I was highly annoyed by my mum's scolding and nagging about why I have to put in so much time and effort in voluntary work and not proper work that can gives you a payout. I seriously cannot stand her attitude towards voluntary work and it's really bugging me very much. I don't freaking give a damn about money, I just wanna help because every human being needs someone to help there. We are not super hero or whatsoever. What's wrong with helping? I seriously hate going back to a house which has no sense of empathy and care for the others at all. I don't really talk much to my mum now. It's really pointless to make her think that voluntary work is good, and that, I'm really enjoying my course. Oh whatever, I'm not going to quit my course just because you tell me to. If you don't understand me, fine, I wouldn't beg you for that as long as you just leave me along and let me pursue what I really want in life.
And for my sister, I would have given her a few tight slaps last night if my level of tolerance is not high enough. I don't want to be responsible for her homework/studies. It sucks having to sit beside her for HOURS just to stare at her while she completes her homework. Is there really a need for me to tell her everything when she has tuition and that her teacher has already gone through the worksheets in class? She asks me every single freaking question and wants me to explain to her. Sorry, I ain't have that kind of patience. For every single sentence that came out from my mouth, she will complain it to my mum and make things hard for me T_T so much for being my sister. Screw it.
I shall just leave this 2 ladies alone and have them out of my life for the time being till I'm feeling better. I just hate talking to them now. I'd rather talk to my computer.. Well, I really love today (excluding the part in which I got scolded early in the morning) 'cause I get to see all my classmates (not all, most of them) and to help with the health mapping exercise! I really love to strike a conversation with the elderly, although sometimes they don't really understand what I say, I enjoy that very particular moment when they share their stories with me. It's heartwarming to see that some elderly are so friendly! I really pity those who got abandoned by their child or something disastrous happened to his/her spouse.. I'm really touched by their words when they thanked us continuously for taking the time to care for their health. I'm moved by them.
Working with elderly can be a tough job, but I believe that with the patience and passion, nothing is too tough to handle. It's just a matter of communication and understanding. We all take time to understand someone, and can't blame someone for being hostile to us in the beginning.. It's just a form of self defense against strangers. Anyway, I was really thirsty after a few rounds of questioning since most of them are Chinese or they speak Canto. My group members can't speak Canto and for Chinese, Teddy's Chinese isn't good so he "pushed" the survey questions to me. But after a few rounds, his Chinese got better! :D Good for you Teddy!
Overall, today has been a really great and awesome day for me! I feel glad to be able to see my classmates again! :) I can't believe I'm falling asleep soon. Seems like I need a cold bath to wake me up! Whee~ Off to shower now, peace out! xoxo
PS, to all my classmates who've participated in today's health mapping exercise, well done and good job! It's really glad to see that we as a class are coming together and help those who need our help! For everyone who's there, I'm really glad to see such passionate voluntary workers! Singapore certainly needs more of such people!
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