I haven't been blogging much these days as I have been quite busy with work and also because my home internet connection is giving me problems again. So I'm glad that I have some time now to recollect whatever that has been happening lately.
SHOPPING SPREE
Last Sunday, I went on a shopping spree (again) -- bought 2 new bags in a row! A dark brown leather bag from Esprit and a white & lime green bag (Bright Apple colour) from Fila. And 2 days before that, I had purchased a golden brown bag with sequin patterns from Xccessories. Then yesterday, I got 2 very sweet-looking necklaces with hand-painted clay pendants from Craftinbox. Earlier in the month, I had also been grabbing tops and pants off the shelves from different shopping outlets. This month must be the month that I have the most number of new clothing and accessories.
Thinking about it does scare me a little...Cos I just discovered that 1 of the things I do when I am stressed up or when I am not in a good mood is that I will buy things. But that doesn't necessarily mean I was in a bad mood when I did all those shopping. Some of those stuffs were really nice and going at a good price so I was happy to get such good buys hee... But think I really need to exercise some control, curb my spending and do some saving up.
MY WORK
On Tuesday this week, I encountered a very sad situation. One of my clients had to go to a crisis shelter due to some unforeseen circumstances so I accompanied my client there. On one hand, I am glad my client had a temporary place to stay for the moment. But on the other hand, I felt very sad that such a thing happened. This is my second time accompanying clients to shelters, but I felt more for this client this time round. I still have things to follow up with concerning this person's case, so I do hope things will work out smoothly henceforth. (hope you all don't mind, I am describing things here in a general sense cos in this case, I cannot be specific when I mention my work publicly).
NEW FRIENDSHIP
Last evening, I met up with one of my new cell group members, Ivy for dinner at Plaza Singapura. We went to Long John Silver's and to my surprise, she gave me a treat. :)
Ivy just joined the cg for about a month but already, she is integrating quite well and getting to know more of the other people in the cg. I remember when I first saw her at at a combined cg outing some weeks back, she appeared rather shy and quiet (which is probably how most newcomers are). Yet I soon began to see another side of her when I came over to my current cg. The very first day that I attended E151 was also Ivy's very first day at the cg. Was wow-ed by her kindness, her thoughtfulness, her caring ways. Rushing down for sat service after cg that day in a cab with Ivy and her boyfriend Donny (also a fellow member) helped to break the ice further. Since then, I started to sms her a bit during the week. Some she replied, some she didn't. But one day, she forwarded me a very cute but encouraging message. After that, in the very next cg meeting last week where we had pot blessing, we spent a considerable time talking together during fellowship. I listened more than I spoke cos Ivy said she had many things to share with me. I am thankful to God for this friendship, really happy to have found a friend in her, one of my first new friends in my new cg.
In this cg, it is very different from the other cgs I was previously in. For one, I really took a longer time than usual to adjust and get to know the people. Their ages range from 13 to late 20s. And the cg is very big. So during the first few weeks, I was really wondering how I would fit in. It felt kind of intimidating and weird to approach an unfamiliar group of people without knowing how their responses to me would be like. At times after service, there will be a tendency inside of me to go off and find my ex-cg members. But I knew I had to make a conscious effort to know my new cg mates, to be a friend to them and to open myself up to them. So, no matter how I felt, I chose to go to Hall 9 after service to find them (which is where they usually have lunch at and fellowship). The first few times, it wasn't so comfortable. But I tried my best to make it a point to at least talk to someone there. Then gradually, I am now glad that there has been some progress. Besides Ivy, I also got to know another gal, Calista better. Called her up this week and we chat for about 20 minutes! So, slowly but surely, I'm starting to make new friends... and I believe these new friendships will continue to grow.
SHOPPING SPREE
Last Sunday, I went on a shopping spree (again) -- bought 2 new bags in a row! A dark brown leather bag from Esprit and a white & lime green bag (Bright Apple colour) from Fila. And 2 days before that, I had purchased a golden brown bag with sequin patterns from Xccessories. Then yesterday, I got 2 very sweet-looking necklaces with hand-painted clay pendants from Craftinbox. Earlier in the month, I had also been grabbing tops and pants off the shelves from different shopping outlets. This month must be the month that I have the most number of new clothing and accessories.
Thinking about it does scare me a little...Cos I just discovered that 1 of the things I do when I am stressed up or when I am not in a good mood is that I will buy things. But that doesn't necessarily mean I was in a bad mood when I did all those shopping. Some of those stuffs were really nice and going at a good price so I was happy to get such good buys hee... But think I really need to exercise some control, curb my spending and do some saving up.
MY WORK
On Tuesday this week, I encountered a very sad situation. One of my clients had to go to a crisis shelter due to some unforeseen circumstances so I accompanied my client there. On one hand, I am glad my client had a temporary place to stay for the moment. But on the other hand, I felt very sad that such a thing happened. This is my second time accompanying clients to shelters, but I felt more for this client this time round. I still have things to follow up with concerning this person's case, so I do hope things will work out smoothly henceforth. (hope you all don't mind, I am describing things here in a general sense cos in this case, I cannot be specific when I mention my work publicly).
NEW FRIENDSHIP
Last evening, I met up with one of my new cell group members, Ivy for dinner at Plaza Singapura. We went to Long John Silver's and to my surprise, she gave me a treat. :)
Ivy just joined the cg for about a month but already, she is integrating quite well and getting to know more of the other people in the cg. I remember when I first saw her at at a combined cg outing some weeks back, she appeared rather shy and quiet (which is probably how most newcomers are). Yet I soon began to see another side of her when I came over to my current cg. The very first day that I attended E151 was also Ivy's very first day at the cg. Was wow-ed by her kindness, her thoughtfulness, her caring ways. Rushing down for sat service after cg that day in a cab with Ivy and her boyfriend Donny (also a fellow member) helped to break the ice further. Since then, I started to sms her a bit during the week. Some she replied, some she didn't. But one day, she forwarded me a very cute but encouraging message. After that, in the very next cg meeting last week where we had pot blessing, we spent a considerable time talking together during fellowship. I listened more than I spoke cos Ivy said she had many things to share with me. I am thankful to God for this friendship, really happy to have found a friend in her, one of my first new friends in my new cg.
In this cg, it is very different from the other cgs I was previously in. For one, I really took a longer time than usual to adjust and get to know the people. Their ages range from 13 to late 20s. And the cg is very big. So during the first few weeks, I was really wondering how I would fit in. It felt kind of intimidating and weird to approach an unfamiliar group of people without knowing how their responses to me would be like. At times after service, there will be a tendency inside of me to go off and find my ex-cg members. But I knew I had to make a conscious effort to know my new cg mates, to be a friend to them and to open myself up to them. So, no matter how I felt, I chose to go to Hall 9 after service to find them (which is where they usually have lunch at and fellowship). The first few times, it wasn't so comfortable. But I tried my best to make it a point to at least talk to someone there. Then gradually, I am now glad that there has been some progress. Besides Ivy, I also got to know another gal, Calista better. Called her up this week and we chat for about 20 minutes! So, slowly but surely, I'm starting to make new friends... and I believe these new friendships will continue to grow.
posted by Sabrina at 3:43 PM
4 Comments:
hey you know about your client thingy..
some times as a social worker it can be really trying on the emotions and on the mind. Your goal is for the client to bounce back on their feet and be able to live normally and productively. But on the other hand.. the process seems so long and painful.. and your heart seems to go all out for your client.
i really admire people doing social work.. sometimes, i think they've got such a huge heart.
Kudos man!!!
Dear sabrina, u and calista talk for so long wor! hahahha.... tats amazing..... felt tat u're really a trustworthy sis and a good listener... people feel very comfortable with you around. Thank God really... for you in our cg....
Hehe... thanks Lynnette :)
I did find it very difficult to separate my work and personal life during my 1st few mths of work. Went home after work worrying about my clients and even dreamt about them! But over time things got better...
Thanks for the encouragement, Xiaowei :) You make people (including me) feel warm and at ease with you too! :)
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