The second week of Inside Out is over! Yes, time flies – maybe not for you, but it sure is flying for me! Every Thursday, I find myself thinking, what!? Tomorrow is Friday!? Already!?
The past week was just okay for me – not spectacular, but not boring either.
I guess if there’s one significant thing I’ve learnt this week, it’s that I can actually be quite quiet.
Are you surprised? Because I am.
I’ve always thought I was the outgoing person, and I still do think that I am. I just discovered another side of myself that probably never had a chance to show before – not when I was in an environment that I was totally comfortable in, where there were people I’d grown up with or whom I could relate to in almost any way.
Not to say that I don’t relate to anyone or that I’m uncomfortable with the people here, because I really enjoy the community life and just being with so many brothers and sisters in Christ who really love God and love people. It’s just slightly different in a new environment, and it’s inevitably more difficult to relate to people who’re totally not Asian on every level you can imagine.
That said, the point is that I’ve discovered a new side of myself. Hahaha. Please don’t read any more into it because I’m not implying anything. I’m just intrigued that I can be quiet… heh :)
This week’s going to be more intense. Much more intense. Dealing with past wounds and hurts and addressing why we’re the way we are now. You could pray for me to be open to any issue God wants to address in my life, and if there’s really none (Wow, praise God for that!), that I’ll still be attentive and learn, so that I can better empathise with those who have issues in their lives that I couldn’t understand before.
In other news, I miss people back at home. I think I’m going to start calling one person a week with my World Call Card. Maintaining friendships is quite important ah… So don’t be surprised if I ask if I can call you one day :) Or you could always tell me you miss me and I’d gladly call you too! I think.
Lots of love always,
Marianne
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Ooh I love having you on GFC. I get your updates so quickly! I miss you dearie, hope everything's going good there and you're enjoying yourself. Tell me, what do you miss most from Singapore (not including people/scenery/environment/smells)? Like, objects.
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