How do I protect you in this crazy world….

I love being around children. They are so pure in their actions and expressions. So ready to soak in every experience they encounter. They indulge so freely in the things happening around them. I look at my growing cousins and children of friends, I sometimes wish that they can be children forever. I will hate to see them get over heartbreaks, and shed their innocence day by day as they build up their bank of worldly knowledge.

As mentioned many times, I am an idealist. Yes, I have accepted the fact that I can’t change the world, much less save it. But I can’t help the feeling that comes over me when I see a wide-eyed child so immersed in their every moment of time.

Then comes my silent prayer to them: I wish that the world will always be beautiful and interesting in your eyes, that your passion for life never runs dry.

Sweet elves of Santa

A big thank you to all who had spent time working on wrapping the presents and muffins with me.

U guys are truly like the lovely elves at Santa’s workshop. Diligent and happy…. I am sure most of u felt achy after standing for so long and working straight for 3 hours. But I am also confident that although we all went home tired and sweaty, we know that it’s all worth it.

To the group who came on the 13th, it’s a shame I didn’t bring a camera to take pictures of u guys in action. I was also in a hurry to go to work. But we did an incredible job wrapping soft toys and making paper bags. It really saved the organizers a few nights of toil.

To the group who came on the 18th, I love the part when we formed 2 rows, moving chairs and tables, passing them from one to another. I really felt that was the time the ice between us melted and we worked as a team, united and effectively. The rest of the volunteers were amazed at how coordinated we are.

Thanks Joey for the coordination. The events would not have been so successful without u, collating the list and communicating with the group and myself.

Below is an overview of us at work yesterday. Here are the pictures…. Thanks Gin for these.