A visit to a orphanage

Sorry 'bout the boring title but the title does says it all.

I recently had the opportunity to volunteer myself in this project. I have to admit; it is my first time to an orphanage. However, I went there with a open mind ,hoping to learn a thing or two from this experience.

We left early in the morning. Tired, I boarded the bus and off we went to the orphanage (Desa Amal Jernih)

It wasn't a long journey. That meant I couldn't catch up on my sleep. We soon arrive at out destination 45 minutes later. The place was huge. I learned that this wasn't just an orphanage but also a center for senior citizens too.

We didn't waste any time as we quickly got to work. We helped cleaned the houses, shift furniture, sort out clothes and organized the donated items. We also got to meet the children. They were all very happy, smiling and laughing. At the end of the day, we organized a little game for them : modelling plasticine. I certainly cannot deny that each and every one of the plasticine sculptures was magnificent. In the end, everyone won the game and each of them got a prize.

Soon, however, it was time to say our goodbyes. All I can say is that I did truly learned something valuable. No matter how bad the situation is, there always a silver lining, if one perseveres 'till the end.

Well, I hope I can take my own advice 'cause life for me right now is looking rather bleak. Oh well...~

PuTraJaYa ~ Oh, What Fun!

PutraJaya. A modern city envisioned by the former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad.

Enough 'bout the history lesson. I actually went not to sight-see but on a mission. I had to get confirmation of my financial situation. And Putrajaya was the place to go. So off I ventured, not knowing what to expect, with my trustee companion Tan Wei Jie. He too shared the same goals as me.

We actually left in an unplanned manner. Left behind by our comrades due to a big misunderstanding, Wei Jie and I were quick on our feet to depart. We rushed and rushed and rushed, almost falling down at point. But lady luck was on our side. Though the journey was long and somewhat confusing, we manage to come out victorious, reaching our destination at precisely 3.00 o'clock in the afternoon.

"Wow!", I exclaimed.

In the lonely abode, Wei Jie and I waited for processing to be complete. We gapped a little, impressed with city and all. We waited and waited and finally, the proces was complete. We meticulously recheck the documents and once expressing satisfaction, thanked the receptionist. We grabbed our bags, slinging them on our shoulders and closed the door behind.

We left the huge building; however, we thought to ourselves : why go back so soon? We have time, don't we?

So, in goes the documents and out came the cameras. ^_^