Sadhu to all the Helpers!

I know this is a Shakyamuni Buddha statue and not the Amitabha one, but still, the buddha is always in my heart.

This evening, I went to SL to meet a friend before going to PGP for a visit. Semester after semester, I see PGP looping in the cycle of transforming from a ghost-town (holiday season) to a lively and noisy one (term time) and finally into an examination fever environment.

While chatting with my fren in his room, a caucasian came by to seek help in his internet connection. After some tries, we found out the error lies in his internet cable. As he is only in sg for 2 days, he wudnt know where the co-op is. I told him to look out for the stretch of road which is red while taking the shuttle service, and alight there. Haha, the 'red road' is indeed a good landmark, which we have used quite often in guiding NTUBS guests to the engin bridge in our past activities some 2-3 yrs back. My fren asked this caucasian to knock on his door whenever he needs help, and that guy was extremely delighted to have befriended us. Its such a nice feeling to make new frens and be able to help others....

While driving pff PGP in my vehicle, I finally got the chance to settle down from the laughters and jokes I had with my friend earlier on . I suddenly feel extreme sadness in me, recalling on the tragedies happening in the disaster-strickened country. I really feel like crying thinking on a friend's plight. I am definitely not as strong, and a senior told me she cried too upon receiving the news.

I went to the ATM machine just now to draw money, some for my household expenses. I found that my savings havent been increasing much though i have already worked for 8mths. Esp after my LASIK surgery, the first digit has no chance to 'grow'. But then, wats the pt of keeping so much money when we r talking abt life issues? I just told my fren on msn that i have the sudden urge to part with a few 'Ks' to help the victims. But is that practical for my family?

I sadhu to all my friends who have helped the victims one way or another. Sadhu sadhu sadhu, you know who you are!