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i just have to write about these 2 strangers i met recently, at 2 separate occasions.

1.

the first occurred on sunday, before i went to Corrinne's concert. i was having dinner at NYDC Holland Village with friends. i remember spotting a bad flu then, so bad that i started tearing and got rather restless and agitated. after we finished our meal, we hurriedly rushed off to flag for a cab as we were almost late for the concert.

from behind, someone called out, 'sir, sir! is this your bag?'

i turned to check that out, surprised to see a waitress from NYDC running down the road with a familiar looking blue paper bag. it took me a second to realize that belonged to me and that i had completely forgotten about my bag. the flu must have had taken its toll on me.

i am really thankful for the waitress. if not for her, i would have lost my 500 bucks family digicam, keys, wallet, and perhaps even arrived at the concert hall without my tickets. it would have been a tragedy.

2.

today, i traveled to camp in smart 4 (green army uniform) in preparation for a parade rehearsal. as i was walking my last lap of my journey towards camp, a slow-moving bus came to a halt and the bus driver waved at me. thinking that he was headed for camp and needed help with directions, i walked up.

the chinese uncle questioned, 'boy, you going to camp is it?'

positive was my reply. i was expecting him to ask for directions, instead he offered to give me a lift, 'uncle going camp also. hop onto my bus. i drive you up.'

i have to confess that i hesitated initially. although i was in green, i was slightly uncertain if the man was up to no good. thinking back, i really regret doubting the integrity and kindness of this uncle. i think it has become reflex to me as i was taught as a child not to trust strangers. besides, friendliness and graciousness are never quite in the singaporean dictionary.

these simple yet rare acts of grace deserves to be proliferated.
if you are reading this,



THANK YOU.

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don't need to look for paradise
you could be next to
an angel in disguise

'Angel in Disguise' - Corrinne May