Reflective Day

Today is Saturday the 14th. The bad luck of Friday the 13th seems to have shifted to today. Some things went wrong today, but I believe they happened for a reason. First, I got stuck in a traffic jam on my way to school. 30 mins on the CTE from YCK to AMK. Is that ridiculous or what? What was worse was that I was going to meet someone in school - not someone I have known for a long time, but a new friend. How embarassing to be late for the first social meeting. Then I got hit by birdshit in school. 2nd time in my 8 years in NUS, and it has to happen in front of this new friend. The bird also had accurate aiming and targeted the neckline of my T-shirt. My t-shirt got shit and so did my chest. Even more embarrassing. I did not bring tissue paper along with me so had to get tissue from new friend to clean. Then, on the way out from the car park, I could not insert the cashcard properly so had to open the car door to do so, and the car was making "eee" sounds when I brake. Another embarrassment, though slightly less embarrassing. In the evening, the old ailment struck and dampened my mood.

Amidst the supposed bad luck, I guess I have to be thankful for many things. First, being late this morning showed me the patient side of new friend. He was nice enough about it and even able to joke about it. Second, the birdshit incident showed how considerate new friend is. Not laughing at me, but calmly offering to help and concerned that I will get bird flu (???) and offering to walk back to the toilet. Third, today's encounter with new friend gave me a different perspective and made me more thoughtful and contemplative about life and God. Finally, despite the pain of the old ailment, an email came through with a message about praying to God. Exactly what I need right now. I am thankful for my wonderful parents, for my lack of maid that has brought the family closer, for making us more unselfish and more caring towards each other. I am thankful for my friends who stand by me no matter what happens. I am thankful that when no one is able to come through for me and understand me, God knows what is good for me and sends me his angels to help. I thank God for giving me this day to show me the way.