A very Late Merry Christmas to my readers!! first of all i would like to apologize for the late festive greetings.
christmas; jesus; joy; appreciation; love; festive;
these words are always interconnected. Today, i would like to write about my Christmas 2013.
I am very pleased to have say i finally spent my First Christmas holiday back in Malaysia, ever since i'm an undergraduate. One week is all I have' and I am grateful for that.
The word 'family' pretty much sums up my Christmas vacation. My family has longed for a reunion. Even my younger brother has sacrificed his duty as a President for some quality time.
As the Chinese proverb says, every family has their own story to tell. Mine too. I have been away for too long. (Of course, i couldn't blame others but myself for not being all updated with le family.) Also, my parents always summarize everything into one sentence over the phone just to ensure I'm not worried or occupied by the family matters. Do not worry, it is not much of a big matter, just too much of updates to absorb in a short time.
Kota Kinabalu has changed. Developed. Congested. Hydrated. Catastrophied. Overrated price tags. What keeps me alive was the people, the sun and the fresh air. (It's still better than Malaya that i don't bother to leave my face as it is. Normally washes everyday teehee)
(SIDENOTE: Suria and CityMall, as predicted, is the current hotspot trending. I never imagined the car parks would be FULL! jaw-dropping indeed.)
Christmas is the most important celebration in our family. CNY comes second. Why? Not only because of the fact that we're Catholics, we value the togetherness. I'm shameful to say that I missed the Christmas Eve Mass. But Christmas Mass? yes, i went! It's been awhile since I've been back to church. My Church. The Sacred Heart Cathedral. Little children has grown, the adults has aged. When I was in Penang, I couldn't find myself the sense of belonging. Maybe I'm used to the Chinese service in my hometown. Maybe 90% Chinese Penangnites are Taoism so the Chinese services frequently gets canceled. Deep down inside i know, it's the mother of all human nature. Lazy.
Back to the service mass. I was overwhelmed by His grace. Despite my long disappearance, i ought to say i was welcomed by Him as I can feel the Holy Spirit showered me. Tears rolled down my cheek as the service starts. I gathered myself. I tried to. Wouldn't wanna have swollen red eyes after service right? haha.
Anyways, Throughout the service, I had flashbacks.
I thought about the people i have met in the hospital . The doctors we meet. The patients we meet, approached, conversed, examined. Not forgetting the family alongside.
I remember this patient who passed on the next day morning. He was fine the day we met him, seemingly doing great.
i remember, those words and advice from our patients in the hospital wards, talking about Life at its own magic, own experience and what Life has taught them either the hard way or the easy way.
Those encouragement that some doctors, surgeons,patients,,family members has given throughout has continuously motivate the calling of ethnics and empathy of a healthcare worker.
There is also the grey area. Where behind the light, shadows lay.
The grief of a man. The sorrow of a family. the depressed man. the man in denial. and the man in anger.
We cannot control our time, only to hold on to ourselves.
Appreciate more, treasure more. Don't just say, but act! The other could never know without your action.
For the annual Big Family Christmas gathering, the elder cousins were not around. Most were working/studying overseas or were simply just too busy. So it was appointed to me this year to deal with the Christmas exchange present for the little ones. We had only half of the total cousins there that night. Quite sad, but still satisfying. Hopefully they will keep this 'tradition' going.
Sideline,
The gloominess while i was aboard was relieved. I have noticed too, how staying away from Social Media has brought peace to my mind. blame the media, blame the media! Lol
I appreciate it. I thank the markets to have brought the Christmas awareness alive. To have once again, reminding me what is utterly important.
Thats all for now.
Once again
Friends who are out there, Merry Christmas!
I wish you peace and joy!
Take care my friend.
X
Back to the service mass. I was overwhelmed by His grace. Despite my long disappearance, i ought to say i was welcomed by Him as I can feel the Holy Spirit showered me. Tears rolled down my cheek as the service starts. I gathered myself. I tried to. Wouldn't wanna have swollen red eyes after service right? haha.
Anyways, Throughout the service, I had flashbacks.
I thought about the people i have met in the hospital . The doctors we meet. The patients we meet, approached, conversed, examined. Not forgetting the family alongside.
I remember this patient who passed on the next day morning. He was fine the day we met him, seemingly doing great.
i remember, those words and advice from our patients in the hospital wards, talking about Life at its own magic, own experience and what Life has taught them either the hard way or the easy way.
Those encouragement that some doctors, surgeons,patients,,family members has given throughout has continuously motivate the calling of ethnics and empathy of a healthcare worker.
There is also the grey area. Where behind the light, shadows lay.
The grief of a man. The sorrow of a family. the depressed man. the man in denial. and the man in anger.
We cannot control our time, only to hold on to ourselves.
Appreciate more, treasure more. Don't just say, but act! The other could never know without your action.
For the annual Big Family Christmas gathering, the elder cousins were not around. Most were working/studying overseas or were simply just too busy. So it was appointed to me this year to deal with the Christmas exchange present for the little ones. We had only half of the total cousins there that night. Quite sad, but still satisfying. Hopefully they will keep this 'tradition' going.
Sideline,
The gloominess while i was aboard was relieved. I have noticed too, how staying away from Social Media has brought peace to my mind. blame the media, blame the media! Lol
I appreciate it. I thank the markets to have brought the Christmas awareness alive. To have once again, reminding me what is utterly important.
Thats all for now.
Once again
Friends who are out there, Merry Christmas!
I wish you peace and joy!
Take care my friend.
X
Huhu , Again Merry Christmas =D .. hehe
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