先做好自己

One day after I came back from my trip, I attended a 3 days 2 nights Tzu Ching camp after persuading by Patrick 学长 (senior). He is a very kind friend to be and humorous too ^^

Before joining this camp, I have went for their activities a few times such as hands on recycling and visiting nursing homes. Well, I still remember there was once I visited old folks home in Msia was just taking photograph of Taylorians taking care and painting the bed frames for them.  Hence, this might be the first time I actually visiting them in Oz in a different way.

My first experience was kinda scary because I saw a few grandpa or grandma without proper body parts or full of tubes around them. However, my perception changed when we were having fun singing and cheering them up. I felt really happy to be with them especially looking at their fade smile signifying loneliness no more. What they really want is to have somebody to care for them. Whenever I asked about how old are they, how many children they have, they tend to forget. This made me think that there might have some bitterness stories to be left untold.

I definitely will try my best to attend every visit of nursing home on every month. What I have learnt so far is sustainability is crucial. You can’t just help once and go. Trust and good relationships could not build up strongly with just a hi and bye, isn’t it?

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Back to the camp. Throughout these mere few days, seriously I have learnt a lot of stuffs that I always trying to hide, avoid, am not aware or forget. When I first stepped into the registration counter, friendly smiles and welcomes filled the air which made me warmer and felt loved.

At that time, I have not enough of money to buy another dark blue jacket to warm myself. During the first activity, Alice 学姐quickly took out her sweater she wore and gave it to me. Besides, Debbie 学姐also handed me her scarf. I was so touched and felt really warm that people did actually care for me T_T

Debbie 学姐

The first night lesson was about love of our parents. I was too touched and almost everyone cried softly. Daddy & Mummy, love you always. Thanks for bringing me into this fantastic world.

Patrick 学长 always likes to act a different role of character to bring humor for the old folks.

A few of my friends and I went to a senior's house to take bath. I was really amazed that her house was so hugh and awesome. My heart kept yelling "wah wah wah wah" like a kampung girl who have never seen such a big house before.

The cute dog liked to lick people's legs and play with ppl. It was so adorable. At first I felt kinda ticklish but after that I love to play with it ^^ Suddenly, hoping I have a cute dog in my house =.=

Everyone got a chance to talk out their feelings about each days' activities.

Seniors were helping to tying their hair.

Every time when we were going to have lunch and dinner, we would queue up at one side and walk slowly, uniformly with the music and hands close up as well.   I love that kind of feelings very much. It made me thought of togetherness.

The meals for 3 days were awesome and delicious. I can't believe vegetarian steamboat and popia can be that nice. Superb ^^ 

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My hair always looked messy because I went for a white mice hair cut during my trip before the camp. My hair was being layered and hence it was kinda difficult to tie my hair neatly. Part of the short hair would folk out easily =.=

Most of the participants and committees were from Taiwan. If not mistaken, there were only 5 Malaysians. Anyhow, everyone of us get along easily =)

My favourite 世故 who was really caring, helpful, cheerful and friendly ^^

My group mates from Taiwan, Melbourne and China.

 

 

 

世故gave me this 竹筒, so that I could save some money everyday with true heart. Thx

         My certificate and souvenirs

I am not really good at expressing myself through words. So, if there are too many pics which made you feel confused, do forgive me. And ya, dunno why my Chinese speaking was really poor when I wanted to communicate with everyone. Sometimes I just couldn’t find the right verb or noun to express myself. Aww… PHAILED lar.

From this camp, I have made one decision. That is to be vegetarian for a few specific days in each week. I hate people who do not fulfill their promise. I hope I myself can do it. 讲到就要做到。Support me k? If I phailed, I am gonna punish myself.

Please use green bag instead of plastic bag when you are shopping.

Recycling. Apply 3R in your daily life. Don’t just talk, do it!

做好自己才去影响他人。

 

时时好心，就是时时好日。

感恩